CHRISTA TREITMEIER-MEDITZ
Forest Hills,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with diverse experience in education, public relations, and hospitality management. Expertise in coordinating logistics and managing stakeholders to deliver impactful events. Recognized for fostering relationships, crisis management, and creating engaging experiences tailored to various audiences.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
New York, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Deliver instruction aligned with NYC Public School curriculum standards.
- Teach grades 3K–12 across multiple subjects and classrooms.
- Adapt quickly to diverse learning environments and student needs.
- Maintain classroom management and support student engagement.
Publicist
DJC Communications
New York, NY
04.2014 - 05.2025
- Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns tailored to client goals.
- Pitch story ideas to journalists, editors, and producers across major media outlets.
- Write press releases, media pitches, talking points, and client communications.
- Maintain an active network of media contacts; monitor industry trends to identify timely opportunities.
- Build relationships with influencers, reporters, and industry leaders.
- Prepare briefing documents for clients ahead of interviews, panels, and speaking engagements
- Support crisis communication efforts with rapid response messaging.
- Ranked #3 on the Qwoted 100, based on pitch hit rate, reporter responsiveness, and positive media interactions.
Fundraising Manager
St. John’s Bread & Life
Brooklyn, NY
04.2005 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented fundraising strategies for major nonprofit initiatives.
- Managed donor relations, event logistics, and campaign communications.
- Oversaw two flagship annual events: Johnny’s Angel Awards and Sponsor-A-Family Holiday Program.
Senior Sales Manager – Group & Transient
The Roosevelt Hotel
01.1999 - 01.2004
Director of Sales
Hudson Valley Resort & Conference Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
Senior Sales Manager
The Roosevelt Hotel
01.1997 - 01.1998
Regional Director of Sales
Sterling Hotels & Resorts
01.1996 - 01.1997
Associate Director of Sales
New York Palace
01.1994 - 01.1996
Senior Sales Manager
Omni Berkshire Place
01.1993 - 01.1994
Group Sales Manager
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
01.1992 - 01.1993
Transient Sales Manager
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
01.1991 - 01.1992
Restaurant Manager
Conde’s Italia – Hyatt Regency Greenwich
01.1991 - 01.1991
Corporate Management Trainee
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
01.1990 - 01.1991
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Minor: Communications
Fordham University
Oxford University
Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies
St. Michael’s Hall
LANGUAGES
German – Intermediate
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
10.2022 - Current
Publicist
DJC Communications
04.2014 - 05.2025
Fundraising Manager
St. John’s Bread & Life
04.2005 - 09.2019
Senior Sales Manager – Group & Transient
The Roosevelt Hotel
01.1999 - 01.2004
Director of Sales
Hudson Valley Resort & Conference Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
Senior Sales Manager
The Roosevelt Hotel
01.1997 - 01.1998
Regional Director of Sales
Sterling Hotels & Resorts
01.1996 - 01.1997
Associate Director of Sales
New York Palace
01.1994 - 01.1996
Senior Sales Manager
Omni Berkshire Place
01.1993 - 01.1994
Group Sales Manager
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
01.1992 - 01.1993
Transient Sales Manager
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
01.1991 - 01.1992
Restaurant Manager
Conde’s Italia – Hyatt Regency Greenwich
01.1991 - 01.1991
Corporate Management Trainee
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
01.1990 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Arts - History Minor: Communications
Fordham University
Oxford University
Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies
St. Michael’s Hall